Work in progress: theme-based redesign of an electrical and computer engineering curriculum

A Hands On Approach To Computational Methods In Engineering

“…Thus, the course has been completely revised to utilize MATLAB. One benefit of this approach has been the inclusion or expansion of MATLAB use in several other engineering courses 3,4 as well as in math and physics courses. This vertical integration of the foundations of computational methods with upper level offerings allows students to continue using the computational skills throughout their undergraduate career while also providing instructors in other courses the opportunity to leverage the skills learned in EGR 53L.…”

Enhancing The Undergraduate Design Experience With Surface Mount Soldering And Printed Circuit Board Techniques

“…The redesigned curriculum provides our students with more opportunities for hands-on experiences in applying theory to practical applications. 1 Project-based learning is a central driver in this process which has been shown through prior work to motivate students to learn actively. 2 It has also been shown that introducing design projects in introductory courses increases motivation and creative thinking skills, especially when design is targeted toward realistic projects 3 .…”

Design Of A Flexible Rf/Ir Data Link And Associated Laboratory Curriculum In A First Analog Electronics And Devices Course

“…Following these courses, upperlevel electives including full-scale design projects and laboratory experiences have been developed. 6 With only one course in the core curriculum to introduce the entire field of microelectronics, the amount of time available to convey electronics theory has been dramatically reduced. To address the challenge of getting students to practice meaningful Page 14.418.2 electronics design without extensive theoretical background, a curiosity driven and laboratory focused course structure has been adopted.…”